So how long does it last?

[Billy B]

Hey, I guess this would be for the veterans who quit smoking with vaping.

So I’m into my 4th day without a smoke. And even though I’m using th patch and vaping, it is still hard. Most of all I feel down, depressed. As much as I don’t want to light up (esp after 4 days, I consider that a victory of sorts)...yet part of me does!

I’ve been off work so that has been a plus. I had to have minor surgery so I planned awhile back to make a quit attempt while recovering at home.

I am depressed. I feel like my thoughts are just scattered. Can’t focus, concentrate. Can’t even talk right honestly, like what I’m thinking and trying to say aren’t in sync. It’s weird. I’m very agitated.

So people, how long can I expect to feel this way? And I have nicotine!! Crazy. I am convinced its far more than the nicotine addiction that makes quitting so hard. All I wanna do is sleep through it but I know that’s not reality. I sure am praying a lot too!

I appreciate your feedback in advance.

 

[Rossum]

I am convinced its far more than the nicotine addiction that makes quitting so hard.

There's definitely more to it than just nicotine.

But people are different, so it's hard to say how long it will last.

Personally, I would ditch the patch because with it, you can't control how much nic you're getting.

What kind of gear are you vaping, and what nic strength?

 

[Opinionated]

Hey, I guess this would be for the veterans who quit smoking with Vaping.

So I’m into my 4th day without a smoke. And even though I’m using th patch and vaping, it is still hard. Most of all I feel down, depressed. As much as I don’t want to light up (esp after 4 days, I consider that a victory of sorts)...yet part of me does!

I’ve been off work so that has been a plus. I had to have minor surgery so I planned awhile back to make a quit attempt while recovering at home.

I am depressed. I feel like my thoughts are just scattered. Can’t focus, concentrate. Can’t even talk right honestly, like what I’m thinking and trying to say aren’t in sync. It’s weird. I’m very agitated.

So people, how long can I expect to feel this way? And I have nicotine!! Crazy. I am convinced its far more than the nicotine addiction that makes quitting so hard. All I wanna do is sleep through it but I know that’s not reality. I sure am praying a lot too!

I appreciate your feedback in advance.

First, nothing abnormal its just withdrawals...

Stick to your guns your doing fine..

It's in threes is the saying... the worst times are supposed to be 3 days, 3 weeks, and three months for quitting smoking..

but what I found was the first two weeks was the hardest. Then after that it gets much easier with a hard couple days around the three week mark and after a couple months I never thought about it again..

Everyone is different, but I switched to vaping around a smoker and managed it without any desire after three months or so.. although the first weeks were extremely difficult for me..

I have vaped for almost 4 years and now no longer vape so feel free to ask me anything as time goes on..

I will say now is not the time to worry about anything but making it through the initial switch. .. think about the future too much and you will overstress and set yourself up for failure..

Take it one day at a time..get through the now, the future will take care of itself.

 

[ceeceeisme]

The quick answer is:

It might take a week, it might take 2 and it could even take 3. It does end, just hang in there.

 

[Billy B]

What kind of gear are you vaping, and what nic strength?

Right now I’ve just dug out my old gear from last time I tried. I have an Endura T-22 and I’m using 3 mg liquid. I have 4-5 flavors I got from Quit That Grit.

This weekend I’m going to get new coils to keep the Endura going but I’m also going to get a little more updated mod. In another thread someone recommended the Kroma-A with I think a Zenith tank.

 

[AzPlumber]

I agree, toss the patch and vape away.

 

[Asbestos4004]

I agree with Ross.....all of us are different. I don't recall having the same symptoms as you, mainly because that sounds like me on any given day. Except for the depression. What I can tell you is it will pass and assuming you stay quit, you'll never have to go through it again. Hang in there

 

[vapdivrr]

Also agree it's not just nic, but a lot of those other chemicals in cigs. I would also like to know what your vaping and your nic juice. I started 7 years ago and was having a hard time with a basic cig a like, but soon got into rebuildables, genesis tanks and quit within days with absolutely no problems. 24mg juice and building my own coils did it for me easily, but today's tanks are very good and if you can find one, chances are it will work. But everyone is different, so difficult to say.

 

[Gratch]

I hope things get better for you soon. Look into mindfullness for helping with anxiety and depression. Also just bat away those bad thoughts and negative ones that pop up in your mind. Pay them no attention. As to stopping smoking, there is no set time limit or pace to go at. 4 days is brilliant, well done. Dont be to hard on yourself if you do have one. Just go slow and soon you will not think about having one and enjoy your fruity vape goodness.

 

[AzPlumber]

Right now I’ve just dug out my old gear from last time I tried. I have an Endura T-22 and I’m using 3 mg liquid. I have 4-5 flavors I got from Quit That Grit.

This weekend I’m going to get new coils to keep the Endura going but I’m also going to get a little more updated mod. In another thread someone recommended the Kroma-A with I think a Zenith tank.

Not sure what your smoking history is but I'm going to guess that 3mg on that setup is not near enough.

 

[Billy B]

Not sure what your smoking history is but I'm going to guess that 3mg on that setup is not near enough.

I’m 46 years old. PAD since about 15 y/o. So a little over 30 years. I will say the last 6-9 months I made a conscious effort and got down to 5-10 a day (except when I drink a few beers...). So I’m definitely laying off any beer for awhile. Coffee bad enough don’t think I could do beer.

 

[englishmick]

I didn't get anxiety so much as feeling a bit manic and edgy. I spent many hours a day on this forum to keep my mind occupied for the first few weeks. Everyone reacts differently. Nothing to worry about, it's just that your body and brain are suddenly being deprived of a bunch of different chemicals.

One suggestion. If you need something in addition to vaping, rather than using a patch get yourself some lozenges. The advantage of lozenges is you can control the nic supply better. Just suck a lozenge when you feel the need rather than having it absorbed continuously.

 

[Fredman1]

I chain vaped for months before it dawned on me that i'm not going to get that satisfaction I used to get from a smoke. I eventually was over the urge for smokes, but still felt "one step behind"....grumpy, semi depressed and never could find a good reason to get up in the morning.
When I read this thread forum.com/threads/so-are-we-getting-it-or-are-we-not-nicotine.44958/#post-670930 I realised, I need more than free base nicotine to satisfy my cravings.
I got myself some good WTA from Aroma, and that did it for me. Now I feel like a complete vaper. All of the symptoms associated with smoking cessation disappeared when WTA hit my system...

 

[Gratch]

I find keeping my mind occupied really does help with giving up and not thinking about it or having down thoughts. I play video games to distract myself.

 

[Opinionated]

I’m 46 years old. PAD since about 15 y/o. So a little over 30 years. I will say the last 6-9 months I made a conscious effort and got down to 5-10 a day (except when I drink a few beers...). So I’m definitely laying off any beer for awhile. Coffee bad enough don’t think I could do beer.

I would increase your nicotine and just stop using that patch.. things are worthless anyway and cost a fortune..

What we do is use the percentages of nicotine in our ejuice that our bodies need to get through the initial switch, and then taper down off the nicotine later..

It works best that way.. I would recommend you try 12mg with no patch, and see if that's right for you..if that's too much go for 9mg..

 

[Billy B]

I chain vaped for months before it dawned on me that i'm not going to get that satisfaction I used to get from a smoke. I eventually was over the urge for smokes, but still felt "one step behind"....grumpy, semi depressed and never could find a good reason to get up in the morning.
When I read this thread forum.com/threads/so-are-we-getting-it-or-are-we-not-nicotine.44958/#post-670930 I realised, I need more than free base nicotine to satisfy my cravings.
I got myself some good WTA from Aroma, and that did it for me. Now I feel like a complete vaper. All of the symptoms associated with smoking cessation disappeared when WTA hit my system...

Was gonna read that but is a dead link

 

[Rossum]

Was gonna read that but is a dead link

Try this link:
So - are we getting it or are we not - nicotine

 

[JCinFLA]

Not to discourage you from trying to completely switch over to vaping by going Cold Turkey on the smokes, as it's worked for many people. But...there are also many of us who found that dual using (gradually tapering off on the smokes while increasing our vaping), was what worked for us.

I knew I couldn't go Cold Turkey after smoking 1 - 1 1/2 PAD for 42+ years. Had tried it before several times, and it never worked for me. So I got down to 1/2 pack a day, and then slowly reduced how many I could have per day for a week at a time (ie. had 9 per day for the first week, 8 per day for the next week, etc.), until I had my last one. Doing it that way...I honestly never felt anxious, depressed, jittery, irritated, etc. I've also never had a ciggie craving since having my last one in Jan. 2014.

The eliquids I was using during that time were helpful, too, as I found ones I liked a lot more...than I liked the taste of my smokes. I also had 2 that were a little higher in nic mg...for my first thing in the morning vaping and my after meals vaping. Those helped me give up those smokes that were the hardest ones for me to not have.

So, the method people choose to switch to vaping can vary, and that's perfectly OK. There IS no 1 single way that will work for everyone. If you reach the goal in the end, whatever method you used to do it...was the right one for you.

 

[Billy B]

Not to discourage you from trying to completely switch over to vaping by going Cold Turkey on the smokes, as it's worked for many people. But...there are also many of us who found that dual using (gradually tapering off on the smokes while increasing our vaping), was what worked for us.

Thanks. Well I’ve made it through 4 days so I’m gonna just try. If I should fail, this could be a plan B.
I just want done with smokes. I guess as of now I’m willing to suffer now and get it over with! Sounds pathetic huh?!!

 

[AngeNZ]

Definitely up the nicotine levels. 18mg is what I used in the first months after 30 a day smoking.

Mood wise - you're also recovering from surgery? An anaesthetic would explain a lot of your symptoms - so give yourself a break on how you are feeling.

My first week was really bad, but then it got easier.

Just wait til you wake up one morning, reach for your vape, then later in the day realise you hadn't even thought about needing a cigarette